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Chris Waddle thinks it doesn’t make sense for Tottenham to re-sign attacker who has a €100m release clause

Club legend Chris Waddle feels Tottenham must not look to bring back Real Betis striker Troy Parrott.

By Rohan Sengupta · To The Lane And Back

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 7:34 PM

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Chris Waddle stated that Tottenham should not re-sign Troy Parrott for a massive transfer fee.
Tottenham previously sold Parrott to AZ Alkmaar in 2024 before the striker joined Real Betis permanently.
Parrott is contracted to Real Betis until 2031 and reportedly possesses a €100 million release clause.

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Former Tottenham Hotspur winger Chris Waddle has stated that the club should avoid re-signing striker Troy Parrott following recent transfer speculation. Waddle argued via talkSPORT Bet that it makes little sense for Tottenham to pay a substantial transfer fee to bring Parrott back after selling him cheaply earlier in his career.

Parrott joined Real Betis from AZ Alkmaar in a permanent £17.1 million deal and holds a reported €100 million release clause on a contract running until 2031. With Dominic Solanke facing fitness issues and Richarlison out of manager Roberto De Zerbi's plans, writer Rohan Sengupta notes Spurs need a striker but are unlikely to pay a massive fee for Parrott.

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